In pre-game ceremonies‚ the World Series flag is raised in Washington

In pre-game ceremonies‚ the World Series flag is raised in Washington

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On June 11, 1925 In pre-game ceremonies‚ the World Series flag is raised in Washington. Then Ty Cobb drives in 2 runs in the 1st inning off Walter Johnson to lead the Tigers to a 7 – 4 win. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resources & Links Baseball-Reference Box Score 

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Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees begins his historic consecutive-game streak

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On June 1, 1925, In the 8th inning Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees begins his historic consecutive-game streak when he pinch-hits for shortstop Pee Wee Wanninger, it will be his only appearance as a pinch hitter in his 17-year career. Gehrig will fly out to left field off future hall of Famer Walter…

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Oakland Oaks owner Cal Ewing announces that he has sold the team to Washington Senators star Walter Johnson

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1924 – Oakland Oaks owner Cal Ewing announces that he has sold the team to Washington Senators star Walter Johnson, represented by George Weiss, who deposited a check for $5,000 towards the purchase. Last month, Ewing announced that the sale price was an enthusiastic $450,000 (the St. Louis Cardinals’s recent sale was for $275,000). Nothing will come of all the talk, and Johnson will return to the Washington team.

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Washington Senators win the only championship in franchise history

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  On October 10, 1924, the Washington Senators win the only championship in franchise history. The Senators defeat the New York Giants, 4-3, in 12 innings. Future Hall of Famer Walter Johnson, the greatest pitcher in team history, picks up the win in relief. With the score tied at 3-3 and one out in the…

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 Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators loses his World Series debut, 4 – 3, in 12 innings.

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1924 – New York Giants third baseman Freddie Lindstrom, at 18 years, 10 months, is the youngest ever to play in a World Series. President Calvin Coolidge is among 35,760 who jam the stands for Game 1 in Washington, DC Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators loses his World Series debut, 4 – 3, in 12 innings.

Senator right-hander Walter Johnson strikes out 14, including six consecutive batters to tie an AL mark, en route to tossing a 4-0 one-hitter over Chicago. A fourth-inning single by Harry Hooper spoils the ‘Big Train’s’ bid for his second career no-hitter.

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Senator right-hander Walter Johnson strikes out 14, including six consecutive batters to tie an AL mark, en route to tossing a 4-0 one-hitter over Chicago. A fourth-inning single by Harry Hooper spoils the ‘Big Train’s’ bid for his second career no-hitter.

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Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators becomes the first pitcher to record 3,000 strikeouts

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On July 22, 1923, At Cleveland’s Dunn Field, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators becomes the first pitcher to record 3,000 strikeouts in the major leagues. “The Big Train” strikes out five batters in defeating the Cleveland Indians, 3-1. Johnson fans the Tribe’s Stan Coveleski for number 3,000 and the Senator legend’s milestone will not…

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Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators throws his 100th career shutout

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On May 2, 1923, at Griffith Stadium, in front of 10,000 fans, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators throws his 100th career shutout. Johnson will fire 110 career shutouts with the Senators. Johnson defeats the New York Yankees, 3-0. In the same game, Everett Scott of the Yankees receives a medal and plays in his…